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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.84, 1,135.32 and 432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.84, 1,135.32 and 432.22 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.84 : 1,135.32 = 432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.84/1,135.32 = 432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.84x = 1,135.32 × 432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.84x = 490,708.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,708.01/757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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